ICJ judge Navi Pillay wins Nobel peace prize for promoting international law
Norwegian committee recognises achievements of former UN rights chief who stood up against apartheid in South AfricaNobel peace prize – latest updatesFormer UN human rights chief Navanethem “Navi” Pillay, a...
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Norwegian committee recognises achievements of former UN rights chief who stood up against apartheid in South Africa Nobel peace prize – latest updates Former UN human rights chief Navanethem “Navi” Pillay, a judge on the international court of justice (ICJ), has won the Nobel peace prize. Pillay, 85, from South Africa, who is a judge with the international court of justice, was recognised for her efforts to promote peace and international law, said Jørgen Watne Frydnes, chair of the Norwegian Nobel committee. Continue reading...